Sonographer Scope of Practice for GP Direct Access Pathways
This guidance sets out the core principles for sonographers’ scope of practice when working within nationally defined GPDA pathways.
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The introduction of general practitioner direct access (GPDA) to imaging services aims to streamline the referral process for patients with concerning symptoms that do not meet urgent cancer referral pathway criteria.
Sonographers play an important role in these pathways, and the Society of Radiographers (SoR) states that they must work within their scope of practice, defined as the areas in which they have “appropriate knowledge, skills and experience” to practise safely and effectively.
This guidance sets out the core principles for sonographers’ scope of practice when working within nationally defined GPDA pathways, ensuring safe onward referral while allowing sonographers to focus on their clinical duties.